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Four headphones and earbuds sets, on TR's light blue background

Everyone needs 5 pairs of headphones: my job is testing 'em – here are the ones to buy

By Becky Scarrott published

Anti-social over-ears, best buds, cheap second set, wired option and sports-specific open earbuds – see?

Headphones
A young man with neck tattoos wearing a white top and black jacket is also wearing Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 earbuds and a black hat. He is photographed on a black background

Audio-Technica’s new wireless earbuds have a genuinely mind-blowing upgrade that leaves my AirPods feeling utterly inadequate

By Carrie Marshall published

Audio-Technica's new earbuds promise 65 hours of battery life and feature an unusual magnetic switch

Earbuds & Airpods
AirPods 4 worn in a man's ears

Yes, you can get AirPods updates early in July's iOS 26 public beta. No, you probably shouldn't

By Carrie Marshall published

Apple's optional download will drop in July to make your AirPods beta, but are you sure you want to risk it?

Earbuds & Airpods
AirPods Pro 2 out of their case on a wooden surface

Apple may not get around to launching the AirPods Pro 3 until 2026

By David Nield published

We had heard rumors that the AirPods Pro 3 would arrive this year, but a new leak contradicts them.

Earbuds & Airpods
Earfun Wave Life over-ear noise-cancelling headphones on a wooden surface

Earfun Wave Life review: mostly excellent, comfortable over-ears deliver at an enticing price

By Dave Meikleham published

Despite middling ANC, the Earfun Wave Life over-deliver considering just how cheaply you can pick them up, thanks to incredible comfort and solid build.

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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 on a blue background

The best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, chosen by our reviewers

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated These best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones.

Updated
an photo of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro in white

Wait, did Samsung just forget the Galaxy Buds 2 FE? Because it certainly looks that way…

By Becky Scarrott published

The latest Galaxy Buds Controller app has name-dropped two new Samsung Galaxy Buds monikers, in what has been an odd month for tech naming strategies generally.

Earbuds & Airpods
A pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) on a dark background.

Bose unveils next-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with better noise cancellation, plus 2 new portable speakers – all in color options I love

By Carrie Marshall published

The best noise-cancelling earbuds just got even better, and more fun

Earbuds & Airpods
Meze Audio Poet open-back headphones on a wooden table

Meze Audio Poet review: audiophile-grade listening headphones you could dive into

By James Grimshaw published

The Meze Audio Poet headphones offer stunning depth and clarity, and aren't too shabby to look at, either....

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The AirPods Pro 2 on top of ice

Maybe AirPods Pro 3 really are coming this year, based on a hint in iOS 26

By Matt Bolton published

We've had mixed reports about Apple next-gen earbuds, but a picture is starting to form…

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